Summary: Seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager to define and implement procurement strategies, manage suppliers, and lead negotiations for a leading health and wellness company. Highlights: 1. Shape procurement strategies for diverse categories (OPEX and/or CAPEX) 2. Manage key suppliers and lead negotiation processes 3. Engage proactively in internal business projects Spain, Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Valles, Pharmaceutical, Purchasing / Procurement **Work location:** Spain, Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Valles **Sector:** Pharmaceutical **Role:** Purchasing / Procurement Branch: URIACH Date of last update:06/02/2026 ### **JOB DESCRIPTION** **About Us** With over **185 years of history**, we are a leading health and wellness company. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as **Aquilea, Fisiocrem, Laborest, Sidroga, Biodramina, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, Halibut, Ems, and Depuralina**, with a strong presence across major European markets. We believe in the **power of nature, enhanced by science**, as the best way to improve human health and wellbeing sustainably. Our goal is to create a positive impact on both people's lives and the planet. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled **Indirect Procurement Category Manager** to join our team. **Key Responsibilities** In this role, you will be expected to:* **Strategy Development:** Define and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories (**OPEX and/or CAPEX**) in collaboration with internal stakeholders to optimize costs, quality, service, and value. * **Supplier Management:** Actively manage assigned suppliers to provide a competitive advantage, identifying opportunities and risks through a comprehensive view of the supply chain and **Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)**. * **Sourcing \& Rationalization:** Identify, select, and qualify new suppliers. Lead and execute supplier rationalization programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. * **Budgeting \& Planning:** Collaborate with internal departments to prepare the procurement budget, followed by consistent tracking, review, and work plan definition. * **Market Alignment:** Maximize the supply market's contribution to the business strategy and operational goals, performing periodic performance monitoring. * **Negotiation:** Lead negotiation processes and the closing of commercial agreements, driving cost\-reduction programs and monitoring savings. * **Proactive Engagement:** Promote early procurement involvement in internal business projects through proactive stakeholder management. * **Compliance \& Audits:** Supervise adherence to procurement policies and processes, and participate in supplier audits when required. ### **VIEW DETAILS** Type of contract: Permanent job ### **SKILLS REQUIRED** **Requirements: You'll excel if you have...*** **Education:** A degree in **Engineering or Economics**. * **Experience:** At least **3 years of experience** in a similar procurement role, with knowledge of industrialization processes, operations, and services. * **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in **Excel, SAP, and Lean Methodologies**. * **Specialized Training:** Specific training or certification in **Procurement/Supply Chain**. * **Languages:** A **high level of English** is required. * **Mobility:** Availability to travel approximately **30%** of the time.